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Reporting Verbs Exercises

The document provides examples of reported speech and asks the reader to rewrite sentences using reporting verbs like advise, offer, remind, warn, insist, ask, encourage, suggest, threaten. It also asks the reader to provide examples of what could be said in certain situations using reporting verbs.

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Reporting Verbs Exercises

The document provides examples of reported speech and asks the reader to rewrite sentences using reporting verbs like advise, offer, remind, warn, insist, ask, encourage, suggest, threaten. It also asks the reader to provide examples of what could be said in certain situations using reporting verbs.

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REPORTING VERBS

Report the sentences using the right words:

1. He said, „ Don’t walk on the ice. It’s not safe”


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2. “Please, please, don’t tell anyone”, she said
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3. “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill the boy”, said the kidnappers
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4. “I won’t answer any questions”, said the arrested man
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5. “I’ll wait for you, I promise”, he said to me
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6. “I’m sorry I’m late”, she said. “The bus broke down”
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7. “Let’s have a rest”, said Tom
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8. “I can drive you home. No problem”, said Peter
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9. “What about having a party on Saturday?”, asked Ann
“Yes, let’s”, said Mary
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Rewrite the sentences using: advise, offer, remind, warn, insist, ask, encourage, suggest,
threaten.
1. I'll help you
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2. Don't touch it or you'll get burnt
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3. Please remember to post this parcel
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4. You should listen to what he says
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5. Shall I turn on the air conditioning?
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6. I’m begging you: don’t give him the money.
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7. Try, try again. It’s no use giving up.
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8. Stay with me, please
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9. Don't cheat or I’m gonna kick you out of here.
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10. Don't put your fingers into a socket
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Write what could be said in the situations below. Use appropriate reporting verbs:

1. What does a police officer say to a driver who was speeding?


2. What does a teacher say to a student who was cheating?
3. What does a parent say to a child who misbehaves?
4. What does a chief say to an employee who is always late?
5. What do you say to a person who loses their spirit easily?

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